A Pennsylvania man, facing charges of kidnapping a woman who was later discovered deceased, is alleged to have exchanged text messages with her prior to her disappearance.

Before 23-year-old Kada Scott went missing on October 4, she reportedly sent a text to 21-year-old Keon King saying, “Kidnap me again.” According to KYW Newsradio, King responded, “Better be up to,” and Scott instructed him to call her when he arrived.

Scott left her overnight shift at a nursing home early on October 4. A co-worker noted that she seemed distressed during a phone call, overhearing Scott say, “I can’t believe you’re calling me about this,” before she headed towards a dark-colored vehicle in the parking lot, as reported by KYW Newsradio.

Scott’s phone lost service nine minutes after she left. Detectives subsequently located King at a recreation center near Ada Lewis Middle School in Germantown less than 15 minutes later. Charging documents suggest that by this time, Scott was already deceased.

Cell phone records indicate that King was traveling with Scott’s phone until it was switched off. Her vehicle was discovered parked at the nursing home.

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Cell phone data suggested King was traveling with Scott’s phone that night before it was turned off. Scott’s car was found in the nursing home’s parking lot.

Surveillance footage allegedly showed King exiting a black stolen vehicle and walking away. The following night, King reportedly returned to the rec center — with someone else — in a gold-colored vehicle. The pair was seen carrying a heavy object to the location where Scott’s remains were discovered on October 18, according to KYW Newsradio.

Scott’s body was found in a shallow grave behind an abandoned school near the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. Philadelphia Police Department John Stanford said a tip they received on Saturday led them to where the remains were located. The remains appear to be a week old or less, he also said.

While police said King and the second person were seen walking away, King reportedly returned and drove off in the stolen vehicle. The car was found lit on fire, which investigators said made it impossible to collect DNA evidence.

Investigators reportedly interviewed two women who lived with King. A search of their home allegedly uncovered multiple items, including ammunition, contractor bags, and gloves.

Scott’s death was ruled a homicide, though how exactly she died remains undisclosed. According to KYW Newsradio, police are still investigating the possible second suspect.

King was arrested last Wednesday. In addition to the latest murder charge, he was charged with kidnapping, arson causing catastrophe, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence. He remains jailed on $2.5 million bail.

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